Involving Technology

Because technology is more and more becoming a part of our lives, and because the current trends seem to pull us apart with our busy lives, the integration of technology for the purpose of community is key. Many businesses are trying to have a web presence to garner interest in their brick and mortar. While this is important, there has to be a stronger tie between the business and people in the community. Constant interaction is important. For that to be practical it has to be simple, consumable, and fun.

Video is obvious, but has to be done well. I like the idea of the video being done at the bar and broadcast out. It would be short snippets of what's going on, concerts (if possible), and other events, but just as important patrons and employees need to be "interviewed" or give a broadcast

Twittering is another persistent and addictive technology that can help tie people together. The bar itself could twitter about the goings on from day to day and of course that would include information on upcoming events. Also, others who are regulars to the bar could be encouraged to twitter and a feed could be setup so that people visiting the bar could keep tabs on what people are doing in their daily lives outside the bar.

I think a system where music was democratically chosen might have appeal as well...